The REGISTER & VOTE (RV) CAMPAIGN is Kilos Ko Foundation’s flagship project for 2009. It aims to empower up to nine million first-time Filipino voters through voter registration, as their first step to political empowerment and civic participation.

Leading the Register & Vote campaign are public servants and reform advocates Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, former Naga City Mayor now DILG Secretray Jesse Robredo, former Akbayan Rep.Risa Hontiveros, former Bukidnon Rep. Neric Acosta, youth leader and social entrepreneur Bam Aquino, and author Alex Lacson. It is also joined by former Isabela Governor Grace Padaca, Ifugao Governor Teddy Baguilat, Misamis Oriental Governor Oca Moreno, and San Fernando, Pampanga Mayor Oca Rodriguez.

The Juvenile Justice Advocacy Group is a multi-sectoral group of child rights advocates from the judiciary, the academe, legal practitioners, leagues of local executives, selected legislators, child and youth welfare groups, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, and juvenile justice networks. On the third anniversary of the passing of Republic Act 9344, also known as the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, we are coming together to work for the strengthening of RA9344 and its full implementation.

RA 9344 was enacted to champion the rights of children at risk and children in conflict with the law (CICL). Hailed as a landmark piece of legislation, RA 9344 is the first law ever to uphold the juvenile justice and welfare system in the country.Unfortunately, three years after the law has passed, the full benefits of RA 9344 for the CICL have yet to be felt. Many misinterpret the law and there is a serious lack of appreciation of the law’s benefits to society. The Juvenile Justice Welfare Council, the lead agency mandated to implement the law, has yet to receive the resources allocated by government for the implementation of its programs. Further, stakeholders still need to be armed with accurate information and the right training to support the proper implementation of RA 9344.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT

Seven of the 15 incumbent Supreme Court Justices, or almost majority of said collegial body, will be retiring next year. Only one person, the President, will be appointing these vacancies, and only upon the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council.

To assure that the fitness, integrity and competence of the High Tribunal are preserved, a diverse group comprising of representatives from various sectors has convened Bantay Korte Suprema.

Bantay Korte Suprema aims to ensure that the nomination. Evaluation, recommendation and appointment of the seven incoming Supreme Court Justices be transparent and public, not duly influenced by parochial and short-term political considerations.

We believe that Filipinos deserve a better future and we are willing to contribute to bring this collective vision to fruition.

We need to break free from politics as usual by presenting alternatives to the politics of the administration and traditional opposition.  We want and deserve leaders who can provide vision and direction for the country.

The Reform Coalition is about people empowerment and an active citizenry.  The Reform Coalition seeks to continuously think of and propose out of the box solutions as a way out for the current political mess our country is in.